FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Thursday, July 10, 2014

An Evening with Marianne CornettiInternationally-renowned Verdi mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti returns to her Pittsburgh roots for SummerFest's special opening concert. In addition to the performance, you can opt for tickets to a festive dinner and/or a post-concert reception with Ms. Cornetti and the SummerFest artists.07/10/2014Time: 7:30 pm

Woman and ScarecrowWoman is dying. With quintessentially Irish wit, she and her mysterious companion Scarecrow consider what she leaves behind and what might have been as she faces the mystery of what is to come. Is that Death lurking in the wardrobe? If you liked Margaret Edson’s Wit, try Marina Carr's lyrical play. Alan Stanford directs Nike Doukas as Woman, Karen Baum as Scarecrow, Sharon Brady as Auntie Ah, and James FitzGerald as Him.07/10/2014 - 08/02/2014Time: various

The Merry WidowSince its premiere in Vienna in 1905, Franz Lehar's classic has been delighting audiences with its charming melodies and lavish party scenes. The libretto, by Viktor Leon and Leo Stein, follows Hanna, a rich widow, and her countrymen's attempt to keep her money in the principality by finding her the right husband. WQED-FM's Anna Singer returns for a third time as Hanna Glawari in The Merry Widow.07/11/2014 - 07/27/2014Time: various07/11 - 7:30 pm07/19 - 7:30 pm07/27 - 2:00 pm

Gallery CrawlThe crawl showcases a wide variety of thought-provoking art exhibitions. Live bands, DJs, dance, comedy, film, and participatory activities are also part of the complimentary crawl events. To celebrate a decade of its gallery crawls, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust invites you to Instagram your favorite Gallery Crawl memory using #CrawlPGH by July 18, 2014. Your photo may be used to promote September's Gallery Crawl.07/11/2014Time: 5:30 pm – 10 pm

Some BeginsThe exhibition evaluates the lives of objects, exploring what it is they radiate through their beings, their material evidence of history, and the miracle of their discovery.07/11/2014 - 08/24/2014

The Jumping Frog of Calaveras CountyMark Twain's famous American short story explodes with musical dramatic life in The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. This children's opera captures the authenticity of the original tale, set during the American Gold Rush.07/12/2014 - 07/26/2014Time: various07/12 - 11:00 am07/19 - 11:00 am07/26 - 11:00 am